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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,950.48, 42,711 and 16,803.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,950.48, 42,711 and 16,803.20 is: 23,188.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,950.48 : 42,711 = 16,803.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,950.48/42,711 = 16,803.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,950.48x = 42,711 × 16,803.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,950.48x = 717,681,475.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,681,475.20/30,950.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,188.06

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